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Since I am a Mom, I dont really get involved with all of the happenings after I get out of class. The events that I am made aware of are sent to me by the Honors College. There are just do many organizations!

Arizona is such a big campus, I definitely suggest getting involved in greek life, it was the best decision I have ever made - if you dont think greek life is the right option for you .. I would look into joining a club or some form or extracirrcular to get more involved

Many people wonder if it is necessary to join a sorority of frat to succeed socially at the U of A... this is what I have to say.. As non greek looking in: Boys who do not participate in sports or do not come to school with a strong social network should definitely pledge a fraternity to further their networking..Girls who are not outgoing or are afraid of not having a group of friends should join a sorority. Otherwise, girls that come to school knowing a few people are able to go to all frats without being involved in a sorority. As for people under 21, the bar scene is basically out.. Arizona bouncers are ridiculous at the notorious bars, O'Malleys, Dirtbags, and Gentlebens..unless you have the best ID or are 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure that you will be getting in, I suggest not bothering. Many kids have went to these bars and have had their ids taken away and have been given citations from police officers near the vicinity of the bars.

Social life here is crazy! There is always something to do! your dorm always has something going on! there are a ton of intermurals! The gym is amazing! living in a dorm is so much fun! i have met all of my closest friends in my dorm! being in a frat or soroity is not very important because pretty much you are just paying for your friends. and to me its a huge waste of money because you can make just as many friends by leaving your door open in your dorm or being outgoing in class.

I've never lived in the dorms, but when I have a lot of the students left their doors open and residents they knew would commute between them for various activities. The people who live in the dorms seem to be one of two extremes: very personal, closed people who don't interact with one another much or very public, outgoing personalities who like to get to know everyone. It doesn't really seem like the people I've met in the dorms are every from a happy medium. The sports scene here is fairly big, the campus gets completely swamped and shut down during Homecoming, Football, and Basketball games. By shut down, I mean it's impossible to get within 10 blocks of campus without a bulldozer because it gets swamped by people.

Honestly, Greek Life pretty much rules the social scene. If you are not 21 or over, the party scene is limited to frat parties or small house parties. If you are of age, there are plenty of bars around tucson to go to. If you don't enjoy frat parties, there tends to nothing to do. Most people here are usually game to go out; the weekend usually lasts Thursday through Saturday.

Being such a large school, Arizona has every club imaginable on campus. Social life, however, is completely dominated by greek life. Most people who are under 21 go to frat parties on the weekends. There is really not very much to do besides go to frat parties. Most students here seem to party Thursday-Saturday. Students in dorms generally leave their doors open and are friendly.

Social life at Arizona is key. The athletic following is huge. The football and basketball games are very popular... Greek life on campus is also very active.

To be honest, I don't live at the dorms because my parents have a house in town. (Psh why would I want to give up my room and share it with 3 other people...No thanks!)....Therefore, I don't get a chance to participate in many social activities such as clubs or other events. I do however go to football games. The Arizona Wildcat Stadium is the place to be on Saturday nights during the fall...and in the winter its alongside the Ice cats cheering them. There are so many things to do on this campus. ALl you have to do is look around and find out what interests you!

When I came college freshmen year I did not know any people but everyone left their dorm room doors open and everyone would just pop in and we really did get to know each other. While it is more difficult know as a junior living in an apartment, their are many organizations you can meet people like SIFE.